NW_PY014 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 05, 2019 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Estimated U.S. Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison (Thur) Million head Million head Avg Week ending Slaughtered Available* Pct Wt 7/27 171.7 170.5 101% 6.25 8/3 174.4 171.6 102% 6.18 8/10 174.4 171.8 102% 6.30 8/17 176.1 171.8 103% 6.24 8/24 176.2 171.9 103% 6.20 8/31 180.1 170.5 106% 6.26 Year to date 5832.7 5828.8 100% 9/7 169.7 9/14 168.9 *Based on chick placements 6 to 7 weeks earlier. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Des Moines, IA 515.284.4460 email: desm.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 05-Sep-19 10:34 AM C MP